Guidebook for Roncy/Parkdale

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Guidebook for Roncy/Parkdale

Food Scene

Great coffee and pastries made daily. Try an almond croissant.
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Cherry Bomb Coffee
79 Roncesvalles Ave
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Great coffee and pastries made daily. Try an almond croissant.
Relaxed, old-school restaurant & bar serving classic diner fare, craft beers & cocktails.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Skyline Restaurant
1426 Queen St W
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Relaxed, old-school restaurant & bar serving classic diner fare, craft beers & cocktails.
Bakery offering fresh-baked cookies stuffed with a variety of decadent fillings, plus milk & coffee.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Craig's Cookies
1332 Queen St W
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Bakery offering fresh-baked cookies stuffed with a variety of decadent fillings, plus milk & coffee.
Popular taco spot!
Gus Tacos
Popular taco spot!
Bustling izakaya offering inventive Japanese small plates to go with sake, beer & unique cocktails
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Guu Izakaya
1314 Queen St W
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Bustling izakaya offering inventive Japanese small plates to go with sake, beer & unique cocktails
Peruvian fusion cuisine and creative cocktails.
Nuna Kitchen & Bar
Peruvian fusion cuisine and creative cocktails.
Ice-cream made onsite. Amazing original flavours such as Burnt Marshmallow.
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Ed's Real Scoop - Roncesvalles
189 Roncesvalles Ave
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Ice-cream made onsite. Amazing original flavours such as Burnt Marshmallow.
Restored diner serving comfort food classics & late-night bar snacks, plus weekend brunch
91 abantu bendawo batusa
The Ace
231A Roncesvalles Ave
91 abantu bendawo batusa
Restored diner serving comfort food classics & late-night bar snacks, plus weekend brunch
Great coffee and even better baked goods
Larry's Folly
1462 Queen St W
Great coffee and even better baked goods

Drinks & Nightlife

Best place for a fun night out, an amazing tiki-themed bar with even better cocktails.
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The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St W
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Best place for a fun night out, an amazing tiki-themed bar with even better cocktails.
Mainstay with an eclectic menu, huge patio & strong focus on beer, with local brews & 300+ bottles
94 abantu bendawo batusa
The Rhino
1249 Queen St W
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Mainstay with an eclectic menu, huge patio & strong focus on beer, with local brews & 300+ bottles
The Gladstone is a boutique hotel which houses the Bistro + Bar and the Melody Bar, a warm, wood-panelled watering hole that hosts live music, karaoke & a Sunday bluegrass brunch.
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Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
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The Gladstone is a boutique hotel which houses the Bistro + Bar and the Melody Bar, a warm, wood-panelled watering hole that hosts live music, karaoke & a Sunday bluegrass brunch.

Parks & Nature

A visit to Toronto Island feels like a city escape. With kilometres of parkland, and the city's best beaches, the Island is truly special. Rent a bike to head off the beaten track.
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Toronto Islands
1035 abantu bendawo batusa
A visit to Toronto Island feels like a city escape. With kilometres of parkland, and the city's best beaches, the Island is truly special. Rent a bike to head off the beaten track.
High Park is one of Toronto's largest parks, and the most beautiful. There are manicured gardens, a pond, and many small trails that loop through the forest.
High Park
1873 Bloor Street West
High Park is one of Toronto's largest parks, and the most beautiful. There are manicured gardens, a pond, and many small trails that loop through the forest.
Popular spot for putting down a blanket and relaxing in the sun.
743 abantu bendawo batusa
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 abantu bendawo batusa
Popular spot for putting down a blanket and relaxing in the sun.

Shopping

Toronto has so much to offer in terms of shopping, with big malls like the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale, and shopping strips to explore like Queen Street West. The Parkdale end of Queen Street is known for its vintage and antique shops such as Common Sort or Black Diamond Vintage.
Upmarket shop specializing in locally made, fair trade unisex outerwear & accessories.
Muttonhead
163 Roncesvalles Ave
Upmarket shop specializing in locally made, fair trade unisex outerwear & accessories.
Fun and eclectic gift shop.
Studio Brillantine
1518 Queen St W
Fun and eclectic gift shop.
Boutique jewellery shop specializing in locally made, ethically procured, vintage & bespoke pieces.
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Made You Look Jewellery
1338 Queen St W
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Boutique jewellery shop specializing in locally made, ethically procured, vintage & bespoke pieces.

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Bring warm clothes

A winter coat, and warm gloves and hats are a must in the colder months.